Pritam Singh's Perjury Trial Concludes in Singapore

The perjury trial of Pritam Singh, Secretary-General of the Workers’ Party and Leader of the Opposition in Singapore, has concluded its primary hearings, with a verdict expected on February 17, 2025. Singh faces two charges under the Parliament (Privileges, Immunities and Powers) Act related to misleading statements he made to the Committee of Privileges concerning former WP MP Raeesah Khan's parliamentary lies. During the trial, Deputy Attorney-General Ang Cheng Hock conducted a rigorous cross-examination to highlight perceived inconsistencies in Singh's accounts regarding his guidance to Khan, who falsely claimed to have assisted a sexual assault victim. Singh maintained that he approached the situation with sensitivity due to Khan’s personal trauma and believed she should take responsibility for her statements. The trial, which began on October 14, 2024, featured intense questioning, and the prosecution argues that Singh's instructions to Khan were unclear and contradictory. Singh's defense rested after 13 days of proceedings, and both sides are now preparing their closing submissions.